How did 'Cat' Matlala win a R360m SAPS tender? Fani put on the spot

LIEUTENANT General Molefe Fani, Divisional Commissioner for Supply Chain Management at the South African Police Service (SAPS), appearing before the parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee - defended the decision to award a R360 million tender to controversial businessman Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala.

- THABO MAKWAKWA

PARLIAMENT Probes SAPS Tender Awarded to Alleged Crime Syndicate Associate.

The Committee, established in October, is investigating serious allegations of infiltration and corruption within SAPS.

It also centers on SAPS tenders allegedly manipulated to benefit criminal syndicates purportedly protected by senior political and police officials, with Matlala at the forefront.

In June 2024, SAPS awarded a major security services tender to Medicare24, a company linked to Matlala.

Twenty-two bidders submitted tenders, but Medicare24 was selected after evaluation and adjudication committees endorsed it as compliant with procurement requirements.